Thoughts/prayers asked for Patty

I received word from another group that Patty Clark has been hospitalized
after a stroke yesterday, and is in Intensive Care.  Patty has been a
powerful friend in advocacy of simple dignity for all and is, herself,
autistic.
Many here believe in the power of love through positive thought, simple
compassion, & prayer.   We send strong thoughts of comfort, support, care, &
healing to Patty and her family.

Patty is one of a small group who, very early on, helped my understanding of
autism along the way.  And especially in understanding the spiritual aspects
of my son Ben's life.  We are forever grateful.

~*~ Tink & Children

A song for Patty & Her Family from Ben:

Sweet Surrender
John Denver

Lost and alone on some forgotten highway,
traveled by many, remembered by few.
Looking for something that I can believe in,
looking for something that I'd like to do with my life.
There's nothing behind me and nothing that ties me to
something that might have been true yesterday.
Tomorrow is open and right now it seems to be more than enough
To just be here today, and I don't know what the future is holding in store,
I don't know where I'm going, I'm not sure where I've been.
There's a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me,
my life is worth the living, I don't need to see the end.

Sweet, sweet surrender, live, live without care,
like a fish in the water, like a bird in the air.
Sweet, sweet surrender, live, live without care,
like a fish in the water, like a bird in the air.

Lost and alone on some forgotten highway,
traveled by many, remembered by few.
Looking for something that I can believe in,
looking for something that I'd like to do with my life.
There's nothing behind me and nothing that ties me to
something that might have been true yesterday.
Tomorrow is open and right now it seems to be more than enough
To just be here today, and I don't know what the future is holding in store,
I don't know where I'm going, I'm not sure where I've been.
There's a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me,
my life is worth the living, I don't need to see the end.

Sweet, sweet surrender, live, live without care,
like a fish in the water, like a bird in the air.
Sweet, sweet surrender, live, live without care,
like a fish in the water, like a bird in the air.
Sweet, sweet surrender, live, live without care,
like a fish in the water, like a bird in the air.